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September 1, 2018 – September 8, 2018
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September 1, 2018 – September 8, 2018
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September 1, 2018 – September 8, 2018
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September 1, 2018 – September 8, 2018
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September 4, 2018
Tuesdays, September 4 – November 6, 2018
(Note: no class on September 25 and one Saturday class on September 15)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of the habitats, plants, animals and natural history of Connecticut? Would you like to experience the rewards of sharing that knowledge and teaching others about the stewardship of Connecticut’s natural resources? If so, our Master Naturalist Woodland Program may be for you!
Participants will learn skills to help identify common plants and animals. Topics include introductory botany, geology, entomology (insects) amphibians, reptiles, ornithology, mammals, marine ecosystems, interpretive guide techniques and the history of the Connecticut Audubon Society.
The Master Naturalist Woodland Program at the Center at Fairfield provides 40 hours of classroom and field training in four-hour sessions over 10 weeks (see our graduates from 2017 here). Training programs prepare adults of all experience levels to become naturalists in their communities and to contribute to environmental education and conservation efforts through volunteer service.
Classes are taught by field experts. The cost is $250 for members and $305 for non-members (includes membership; to become a member, click here). As part of the tuition, participants must be able to contribute 10 hours of volunteer service within the year following the training. To complete the program, please expect to attend every class. Application deadline is August 1. To download the Application Form click here. To view our flyer, click here.
For more information call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 or email cnoyes@ctaudubon.org.
Most of the classes will be held at Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street.
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September 1, 2018 – September 8, 2018
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September 1, 2018 – September 8, 2018
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September 1, 2018 – September 8, 2018
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September 7, 2018
Fall migration is upon us! Many birds are moving from their breeding range to their wintering range. Some are flying non-stop, others fly at night. Learn about dropping-out, fall-outs, plumage changes, and flock behavior. Join us at Deer Pond Farm to learn which birds migrate, why and the factors that affect them.
Dress for the weather. Inclement weather cancels. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure.
Free for members
$5 non-members
Friday, September 7, 8 a.m.
To register, click here
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September 1, 2018 – September 8, 2018
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September 8, 2018
Learn how to collect and identify stream invertebrates with our teacher-naturalists and use your findings to determine stream and water health.
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September 9, 2018
Sunday, September 9
1 p.m.
Join avid wildlife photographers Brian Bennett, Sharon Cuartero and Rich Stone for a nature walk with a focus on bird photography. They will help you understand the capabilities and limitations of your camera. You will also learn the basics of f-stop, shutter speed, focus and ISO. All levels are welcome as we enjoy the trails of Deer Pond Farm that bring us through meadows and forest and around ponds.
Dress for the weather. Inclement weather cancels. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure.
Free for members
$5 non-members
$10 family non-members
To register, click here
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September 12, 2018
Fall migration is upon us! Many birds are moving from their breeding range to their wintering range. Some are flying non-stop, others fly at night. Learn about dropping-out, fall-outs, plumage changes, and flock behavior. Join us at Deer Pond Farm to learn which birds migrate, why and the factors that affect them.
Dress for the weather. Inclement weather cancels. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure.
Free for members
$5 non-members
Wednesday, September 12, 8 a.m.
To register, click here
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September 15, 2018
Explore the unique history of Mamacoke Island in New London, and search for birds on the Thames river.
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September 20, 2018
Fall migration is upon us! Many birds are moving from their breeding range to their wintering range. Some are flying non-stop, others fly at night. Learn about dropping-out, fall-outs, plumage changes, and flock behavior. Join us at Deer Pond Farm to learn which birds migrate, why and the factors that affect them.
Dress for the weather. Inclement weather cancels. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure.
Free for members
$5 non-members
Thursday, September 20, 8 a.m.
To register, click here
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September 20, 2018
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September 20, 2018
Guided Trail Walk at Beebe Preserve, Lyme
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September 21, 2018
Friday, September 21
4:30 p.m.
Join Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist, on a hike through the varied habitats of Deer Pond Farm. The focus will be on covering many trails (approximately 3 miles) at a good pace, although we will stop at points of natural history interest along the way. The route will be moderately strenuous with several hundred feet elevation changes.
Dress for the weather. Inclement weather cancels. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure.
Free for members
$5 non-members
To register, click here
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September 22, 2018
Look for birds at Barn Island in Stonington, Connecticut's largest and most ecologically important coastal wildlife management areas.
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September 22, 2018
Saturday, September 22
10 a.m.
Join Robert Judd, local arborist, at Deer Pond Farm on the first day of fall for a stroll to highlight what the change of seasons mean for our trees. As we talk about identifying trees, we’ll discuss how day length and temperature change affects them. We will also review how this summer’s weather has impacted the trees performance and note this year’s growth while looking for signs of fall.
Dress for the weather. Inclement weather cancels. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure.
Free for members
$5 non-members
$10 family non-members
To register, click here
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September 23, 2018
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September 27, 2018
Guided Trail Walk at Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam
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September 29, 2018
Join CT Audubon Society conservation biologist, Jim Arrigoni, on an autumn walk to Griswold Point, where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound.
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September 29, 2018
